Crater Community Solar
4098 Hwy 212 SE, Granite Falls, MN 56241Plant Summary Information
Crater Community Solar is ranked #133 out of 534 solar farms in Minnesota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Crater Community Solar generated 823.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Crater Community Solar |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Crater Community Solar |
| Location | Chippewa County, MN |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 17.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,234 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3,509 out of 7,015 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #266 out of 781 Minnesota Power Plants | |
| Ranked #133 out of 534 Minnesota Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Crater Community Solar
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Crater Community Solar Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Crater Community Solar (61328) |
| Plant Address | 4098 Hwy 212 SE, Granite Falls, MN 56241 |
| Utility | Crater Community Solar (60967) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 44.79873, -95.50833 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2017 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Annual Generation | 5.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | MRO |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Northern States Power Co - Minnesota (13781) MN |
| Grid Voltage | 23.90 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TCCS1 Details Operating December 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 185 |
| Tilt Angle | 35 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Virtual Net Metering DC Capacity | 1 MW |
Generator TCCS2 Details Operating December 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 185 |
| Tilt Angle | 35 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Virtual Net Metering DC Capacity | 1 MW |
Generator TCCS3 Details Operating December 2017
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2017 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 185 |
| Tilt Angle | 35 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1.3 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Virtual Net Metering DC Capacity | 1 MW |
Crater Community Solar Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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